Village code 339297

Sonakara Village, Midnapore Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Sonakara is a village in Midnapore Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Sonakara village map in West Bengal
Sonakara village map image for Midnapore Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Sonakara is a village in Midnapore Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Sonakara, the population is 365, PIN code is 721102 and Census village code is 339297. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Sonakara village
Village code339297
PIN code721102
Population365
Households78
Area69.48 ha / 0.69 sq. km / 172 acres
Population density525 people per sq. km
Sex ratio911 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townMidnapur (16 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721102. This helps users verify the postal area for Sonakara, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Sonakara village
PIN code721102
Post offices linked with this PINVidyasagar University SO, Abash BO, Chandra BO, Dherua BO, Ellaboni BO, and Gurguripal BO
Best matching post officeVidyasagar University SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtMedinipur West
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionMidnapore Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Sonakara comes under Sonakara gram panchayat and Midnapore C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Midnapore Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Midnapore at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Midnapur, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Sonakara
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur
State code19
District code344
Block / Census sub-district code2453
C.D. Block code300
Block panchayat code300

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Sonakara village and its household count.

Total population

365 residents in 78 households

Male population

191

Female population

174

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 71; Scheduled Tribes: 36

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Sonakara
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop2

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Sonakara
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Sonakara
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power18 hours per day
Winter domestic power20 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Sonakara
Net area sown60 hectares
Irrigated area50 hectares
Unirrigated area10 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area50 hectares
Non-agricultural area7.50 hectares
Main cropPaddy

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Sonakara
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Gurguri, 5-10 km away.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Gurguri, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Gurguri, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Sonakara

Midnapur (16 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Midnapore is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Sonakara
Nearest major townMidnapur (16 km)
Block headquartersMidnapore
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Sonakara. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Sonakara
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient2
Non Government Medical Facilities in and Out Patient2
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with MBBS Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with Other Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others2
Uncovered WellAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sonakara village located?

Sonakara is located in Midnapore Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Paschim Medinipur.

Which Block is Sonakara in?

Sonakara is in Midnapore Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Sonakara in?

District: Paschim Medinipur.

What is the village code of Sonakara?

The Census village code of Sonakara is 339297.

What is the PIN code of Sonakara?

The PIN code reported for Sonakara is 721102.

What is the population of Sonakara?

Sonakara has 365 residents in 78 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Sonakara?

The nearest statutory town to Sonakara is Midnapur (16 km).

Which crops are grown in Sonakara?

The main crops reported for Sonakara are Paddy.

What land-use details are available for Sonakara?

Land-use details for Sonakara include net area sown: 60 hectares, irrigated area: 50 hectares, and unirrigated area: 10 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Sonakara?

Government primary school status for Sonakara is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Sonakara?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Sonakara?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Sonakara?

The total geographical area of Sonakara is 69.48 hectares.

How many households are in Sonakara?

Sonakara has 78 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Sonakara?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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